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Duke Energy supports South Carolina first responders with $500,000 in grants for emergency preparedness

$DUKPress releaseJun 5, 2026, 9:14 AM ETRead the release

Duke Energy Foundation awarded $500,000 in grants to 34 nonprofits and government agencies in South Carolina to support emergency preparedness for the 2026 hurricane season. The Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) Grant Program provides up to $20,000 per recipient for training, equipment, and technology to aid in disaster planning and recovery.

Key figures

Grant amount
500000
Gas customers
1600000
Max grant per org
20000
Electric customers
8700000
Energy capacity mw
55700
Number of recipients
34
Total historical grants
2500000

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